Olivetti D-Color MF3000 Toner Cartridges Printer Review

Expert review of the Olivetti D-Color MF3000 printer09 April 2013

Our Verdict:

The Olivetti D-Color MF3000 is a multifunctional digital device designed to improve the productivity of a small business. It has built-in fax, scan, print, and copy functions promising to deliver superior quality results without compromising speed and performance.

Design

The boxy multifunction device weighs approximately 39Kg and it has an understated frame that measures 550mm tall, 508mm deep, and 530mm wide. It is powered by an 800MHZ processor as it runs on 1.5GB of RAM with a 120GB hard disk drive for internal storage and security, while the interfaces are Ethernet and USB 2.0. The Olivetti D-Color MF3000 uses electrostatic laser copy, indirect, and tandem technologies to produce images. There is a 50-sheet reversing automatic document feeder adjacent to the simplified touchscreen and adjustable operator panel. Paper is generally handled by a 250-sheet cassette, a 100-sheet multipurpose tray, and a 250-sheet output bin.

Advantages

It is network-ready and compatible with super G3 fax and PC fax. Users can save time with the automatic document feeder and duplexer, and scan their documents or images directly to email or PDF. The printer of the Olivetti D-Color MF3000 supports many languages and works across many operating systems. The print speed is up to 30ppm in both colour and monochrome. The Olivetti D-Color MF3000 is also notable for security features like user authentication of up to 1,000 accounts, IP filtering, and data encryption.

Disadvantages

The high initial price makes the Olivetti D-Color MF3000 unsuitable for the micro or start-up office. It does not have direct printing capabilities, and the print resolution is limited to 600x600dpi, which may compromise the quality of very detailed graphics and the finest fonts. The Olivetti D-Color MF3000 cannot scan directly to a USB thumb drive. There are no further options to expand the paper capacity beyond the two additional 500-sheet cassettes, so it is less efficient for the growing office.